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December 14, 2025
Hotter seasons drive spike in Victorian drownings
HOTTER, longer summers are driving a rise in drowning deaths across Victoria, and Life Saving Victoria's latest report shows more incidents are now occurring...
December 13, 2025
Newtown restaurant named regional dining winner
A NEWTOWN venue has taken out the top honour at the 2025 Golden Plate Awards, with local operators across the city recording strong results...
December 10, 2025
Pay boost lands for 200k early childhood educators
THE final stage of a 15 per cent wage rise for early childhood educators came into effect on Monday this week, lifting wages for...
December 9, 2025
A milestone year for early learning program
A PROGRAM that has helped hundreds of local families become confident first teachers to their children is celebrating a major milestone. The Home Interaction Program...
December 9, 2025
Support rolls in for volunteers
EMERGENCY services volunteers across Geelong's north will receive new equipment and upgraded resources under the state's largest-ever round of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...
December 8, 2025
Geelong Cemeteries Trust urges respect
GEELONG Cemeteries Trust is reminding visitors to keep dogs on a lead at all times when visiting its cemeteries and memorial parks. Trust chief executive...
December 5, 2025
Police ramp up roadside drug testing in statewide crackdown
VICTORIA Police will ramp up roadside testing across the state, with officers promising to carry out more drug tests than ever before. A $21 million...
December 5, 2025
Showgrounds roar to life in medieval takeover
THE first-ever Geelong Medieval Festival drew crowds to the Geelong Showgrounds at the weekend, with knights, artisans and fantasy fans braving variable weather for...
December 3, 2025
Landmark performance to bring rare choral work back to Geelong
MUSIC at the Basilica will present its most ambitious project to date next week, staging a full performance of Handel's Messiah. The concert, to be...
December 3, 2025
Armstrong Creek locks in permanent headspace hub
THE Surf Coast Highway will soon be home to a permanent headspace centre, with work now underway to expand access to youth mental health...
December 2, 2025
Rents bite as more households fall into housing stress
RENTAL affordability across regional Victoria has fallen to its lowest level on record, with coastal communities on the Surf Coast and Bellarine among the...
December 1, 2025
Virtual fencing loses government backing despite Anglesea success
A SURF Coast trial that slashed wildlife road deaths on a notorious Anglesea stretch has not been enough to convince a Victorian parliamentary inquiry...
December 1, 2025
Opening date locked in for Geelong’s largest hotel
THE opening date has been set for Crowne Plaza's new hotel on Geelong's waterfront, with rooms now available to book. The 200-room development will open...
November 30, 2025
Your guide to Geelong’s best festive markets
THE countdown to Christmas has begun, and markets across Geelong are preparing to welcome crowds looking for fresh gift ideas. With events running day and...
November 30, 2025
Celebration lunch to champion inclusion in Geelong
CELEBRATED advocate Rhiannon Tracey will speak in Geelong next week, discussing the experiences that continue to shape her voice and impact in the community. Tracey...
November 30, 2025
Finding purpose in the workshop
ANTHONY CHRISTIE bounds out of bed each morning with the energy of someone who has found the work they are meant to do. The Torquay...
November 29, 2025
Geelong Gallery says ‘dunno’ with new installation
GEELONG Gallery has unveiled a new public artwork on its rear facade overlooking Johnstone Park. The text-based installation, titled DUNNO, is the work of renowned...
November 26, 2025
Grigau takes the helm in borough leadership reshuffle
Donnie Grigau will lead the Borough of Queenscliffe for the next 12 months, after being elected as mayor on Wednesday. Grigau, who has been a...
November 25, 2025
Top businesses earn hall of fame status
AWARD-WINNING local businesses Mr Brown’s Menswear and Cabinets by Computer have been inducted into the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ Hall of Fame. The milestone is...
November 25, 2025
Ideas sought for a new-look Geelong West hub
PLANS are taking shape for the future of the Geelong West Community Hub, with locals invited to share feedback on a new draft concept...
November 24, 2025
Two-year fight delivers Avalon bus service
A LONG-awaited public transport link between Lara train station and Avalon Airport will be delivered within months, in a major breakthrough for workers in...
November 24, 2025
Funding boost keeps kids on the move
A PROGRAM helping local students to embrace more active ways of getting to school will continue for another two years, with new funding secured...
November 23, 2025
Armstrong Creek sports reserve gets green light
A NEW sporting and recreation space is on the way for Armstrong Creek residents. Coastside Drive Recreation Reserve, planned for 530 Horseshoe Bend Road, will...
November 21, 2025
Location and provider confirmed for Torquay’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
A HEALTHCARE provider has been selected to run Torquay’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, with the service expected to open before the end of the...
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